Grand Marais Art Colony
2012 Course Catalog - Grand Marais Art Colony
2012 Course Catalog - Grand Marais Art Colony
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Facilities & Studio Rental<br />
Historic Building: Built in 1916 as a<br />
mission Catholic Church, this building houses the<br />
Administration Office, Founders Hall and <strong>Art</strong> Library.<br />
Purchased in the 1960s as the permanent location<br />
for the <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Colony</strong>, this stately white building with<br />
forest green trim is located just two blocks up from<br />
downtown <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Marais</strong> and the harbor.<br />
Founders Hall: This studio has been an inspiring sanctuary for<br />
generations of artists. Mainly used for our visual arts classes, over<br />
the years the Founders Hall has hosted a variety of events such as<br />
exhibits, dances, weddings, concerts and retreats. Superb north<br />
lighting, high ceilings, suspended hardwood floors and ample wall<br />
space make this studio an enchanting space.<br />
<strong>Art</strong> Library: A cozy loft which includes a growing reference library<br />
plus a photography work station to document your artwork.<br />
Retreat to the North Shore of Lake Superior<br />
to rejuvenate the soul & focus on your art.<br />
Access<br />
Studio<br />
Studio Access is available to <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Marais</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Colony</strong> Members<br />
Glass, Print & Clay Studio Rental: Daily $15 - Weekly $40 - Monthly $75<br />
Historic Founders Hall: $12.50 per hour - Full Day $125<br />
Y e a r - r o u n d p r o f e s s i o n a l w o r k i n g s t u d i o s<br />
Studio Building: The Studio Building opened in 2005, providing the <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Colony</strong> with much needed space to provide services to<br />
artists and expand our art education programs. Located adjacent to the Historic Building, it is connected by a deck that features one of the<br />
best views of Lake Superior and <strong>Art</strong>ist’s Point. This building includes a clay studio, glass studio, eco-friendly print studio, multi-purpose<br />
room and the CC Graham private visual arts studios.<br />
Multi-Purpose Gallery: A<br />
versatile room, this space is used for a<br />
variety of classes as well as a small gallery.<br />
Accepting proposals for artists seeking<br />
mini-gallery shows. Contact events@<br />
grandmaraisartcolony.org for more<br />
information.<br />
Clay Studio: Ground level studio.<br />
• Wheels: 6 electric Brent C, 1 Lockerbie kick<br />
• Kilns: 3 Skut electric, 1 wood-fire raku<br />
• North Star Slab Roller<br />
• Extruder<br />
• Peter Pugger pugmill<br />
• Glazing station<br />
• An assortment of tools<br />
Print Studio: One of the only eco-friendly print studios in the Midwest, this<br />
studio has incredible natural light & views of the harbor.<br />
• Takach 40”x72” etching press • UV light box<br />
• Vandercook Number 4 proof press • Paper drying rack, cutter & soaking trays<br />
• copper etching facility<br />
• An assortment of brayers & tools<br />
Glass Studio: This studio is set up for warm and cold glass as well as mosaics.<br />
• Kilns: one 24” X 42” Genesis kiln, one 23” X 23” Olympic, four 7” X 7” Caldera<br />
• Durable cement counters<br />
• Two grinders<br />
(218) 387-2737 arts@boreal.org<br />
• One Taurus 3 ring saw<br />
• well-ventilated space with great natural light<br />
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